Blackbird

Blackbird (2026)



7.2 2026 90 min —

Director: Max Zähle

Cast: Timothy Scannell, Juri Sam Winkler, Holle Kirck, Albert Lichtenstern, Bjarne Mädel

Drama TV Movie
In autumn 1979, fifteen-year-old Motte’s life is flipped upside down: his best friend Bogi becomes seriously ill, his parents split up, and he falls for Jacqueline, the most beautiful girl in the world. Caught between romantic longing and guilt over his friend, Motte rides an emotional rollercoaster. All he truly wants is to listen to David Bowie, play soccer, and finally summon the courage to leap from the ten-meter diving board—his refuge whenever life feels overwhelming. Steffi, a

More About This Film

Blackbird is a 2026 horror project written and produced by Chad Barager, built around reports of a strange entity appearing in the period leading up to the Chernobyl disaster. The premise uses a real historical setting as the backdrop for an ominous supernatural mystery.

The film appears to be an independent production with a deliberately unusual blend of historical context and horror. Its connection to Chernobyl gives the story a strong sense of place while leaving room for a speculative interpretation of events surrounding one of the twentieth century's most recognizable disasters.

  • Written by Chad Barager.
  • Chad Barager is also credited as producer.
  • Ian Ihnatowycz is credited as executive producer.
  • The production company is Apollo Pictures.

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